2 Cents Gaming

Some may not think working for a game retailer would be all that rewarding. I mean hell, we’ve all heard the horror stories about working/shopping in said stores. However, there can be a lot of fun to be had if you are willing to look. Which brings me to the subject of today’s musings: Standee’s.

You have NO idea how much these taped together corugated masterpieces are sought after. From Halo to Call of Duty, to even lesser known games upcoming, we get countless people who will PAY cash money…and even there first born in some cases…to get ahold of these cardboard works of art. I will readily admit, some of these standee’s are cool, but it gets funny to see people actually willing to fight over these things.

I suggest this to gaming manufacturers: want to sell more games? Include a  small, shelf-putting standee with each pre-ordered copy. Not only would you get more games sold, you’d get a lot more customer loyalty in the process. And mostly, you’ll stop looking like a bunch of dicks. (I’m looking at YOU Activision CEO)

-Wayne Gay

Over the weekend I was able to get into the Wrath of the Lich King Beta, and since there is no longer an NDA in place, I have decided to do a series of reports on what I find interesting in my adventures. So first, I will show you what is by far the best feature of the game, read more to see the good stuff!

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Empire’s slow news day is something I will gleefully post for everyone to take a gander at - Batman is the latest “face” for the Got Milk? Campaign, in full new suity goodness.

Click the pic for a bigger version, on Empire’s website.

I must say, I happened upon this video on YouTube and knew quite a few of you would crack up watching it. I certainly did. Personally, there’s just something about this guy. I watched a couple of the other videos and they’re worth taking a look at.

Check out this video I found on YouTube.  It just screamed to be posted on here.  Watch for a chuckle.

Although, perhaps, not quite in his usual “you didn’t ask me but this video game is evil rargh garble blah” (note: Thompson may or may not go around going rargh garble blah, but I do so like to imagine that he does).

Read on if you wish to find out exactly what stupidity he’s perpetrated this time.

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Check out this weird but informative video. It has some interesting stuff, and there are cute cats too.

Click Read More to check it out.

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